Paediatric Moving and Handling (excluding hoists)

Suitable for - this course is appropriate for staff who are new to moving and handling and as the annual update and those involved in supporting pupils with mobility problems, who do not require to be hoisted.

The course will focus on the particular issues that may arise in the paediatric setting, but the use of mechanical aids such as hoists will not be covered. Thus it will be useful for supervisory staff or workers manually assisting children to move.

Refresher training required? - yes, annually

Can be run on request as twilight or INSET session for a group of staff.

Contact the Health and Safety Team

Course booking

To book training please follow the instructions given at the end of each course information page, making sure to give all the information asked. If any information is missing from your application, this may delay your place on the course.

Cancellation policy

There will be no charge if you cancel a place more than 21 days before the course date

There will be no charge if you cannot attend but a colleague can take your place but please notify the Learning & Development Team of the change

YOU WILL BE CHARGED IN FULL if you cancel with less than 21 days notice (irrespective of whether you transfer to another date)

In-house training sessions

Health & Safety Advisers are available to deliver a variety of in-house training courses on request, which can be delivered as part of an INSET day or as a twilight session.

Cancellation policy

As aboveCancellations can be made up to 21 days prior to the course date with no charge – after that period the full charge of the course will be payable.

(There will be no charge for a change of date (7 days notice), with a reasonable reason, eg.Ofsted visit)